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TARA VITALE

Amsterdam,NY

Summary

Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in LTC and STC nursing, including a pivotal role at WHITE OAKS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER. Expert in medication administration and providing compassionate patient care, demonstrated proficiency in Sigma Care and PCC software. Excelled in improving patient outcomes and fostering family support, showcasing strong HIPAA compliance and teamwork skills. Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments. Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering [Number]+ years of experience in the field. Knowledgeable about assisting with non-invasive procedures and performing respiratory treatments. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over [Number] years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

WHITE OAKS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
01.2011 - Current
  • Experienced in all aspects STC/ LTC Nursing- Medication administration, Treatments, Doctors orders, Care plan updates, Admissions, Discharges, Family interactions, strong team player with all Departments, End of Life Care, Post mortem care, Family updating and support, easy going and able to troubleshoot situations that may arise
  • IV certified, BLS AED certified
  • Working primarily Per Diem for past 9 years with 40 + hours average weekly, prior to that FT 3-11 charge nurse on STR unit
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.

Licensed Practical Nurse

DAUGHTERS OF SARAH NURSING AND REHABILITATION
01.2003 - 01.2011
  • Experienced in all aspects LTC/STC and Hospice Nursing
  • Primarily working on STC units with occasional floating to LTC
  • Interacting with Physicians, RN managers and RN supervisors in STC setting- as well as Hospice setting
  • Excels at all aspects nursing including Medication administration, Treatments, Documentation, MD/NP orders and initiating same, Patient care, End of life care, Family support and emotional support., Resident rights and Directing CNAs for a pleasant and safe work environment

Licensed Practical Nurse

Huntington Hills center for rehabilitation
01.1997 - 01.2006
  • Experienced in all aspects STR with occasional floating to LTC setting
  • Charge nurse experience including Directing staff for shift, Medication administration, treatments, obtaining and initiating Dr/NP orders, Rendering TLC and emotional support to Residents, Documenting, Care plan updating, IV and Code team certified, interacting with Department heads to create a home like atmosphere for Residents

Volunteer

09.2001 - 09.2001

Fire Medic/ First Responder

Wantagh Fire Department
01.1994 - 01.2001
  • EMT responding to any and all rescue calls, learning in great detail trauma, medical and fire calls, treating an array of patient emergencies, gathering data from Senior Staff members including Paramedics and RN/s proficient in the field of emergency medicine

Education

EMT/CC -

Nassau County Police and Fire Academy
East Meadow, NY
12.2000

Nassau Tech LPN -

Nassau Tech
09.1993

Wantagh Senior HS -

Wantagh Senior HS
Wantagh, NY
06.1981

Skills

  • LTC nursing
  • STC nursing
  • Covid 19 protocols
  • Sigma Care
  • PCC software
  • Medication Administration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • HIPAA Compliance

Personal Information

Title: Licensed Practical Nurse

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

WHITE OAKS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
01.2011 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

DAUGHTERS OF SARAH NURSING AND REHABILITATION
01.2003 - 01.2011

Volunteer

09.2001 - 09.2001

Licensed Practical Nurse

Huntington Hills center for rehabilitation
01.1997 - 01.2006

Fire Medic/ First Responder

Wantagh Fire Department
01.1994 - 01.2001

Nassau Tech LPN -

Nassau Tech

Wantagh Senior HS -

Wantagh Senior HS

EMT/CC -

Nassau County Police and Fire Academy
TARA VITALE